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Who is defined as a “U.S. citizen” may be on the line — and how Congress and the courts construe a few words in the Fourteenth Amendment may be the deciding factor.
The 14th Amendment was ratified after the Civil War. Its text begins with the Citizenship Clause:
“All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside.”
These words grant what has come to be known as “birthright citizenship” — children born in the United States to immigrant parents, even those who are not themselves …
In This Issue
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The Future of Birthright Citizenship
Will Congress follow the President and end birthright citizenship?
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The Citizenship Clause and 'Birthright Citizenship'
A brief overview of the 14th Amendment
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Recent White House Actions on Immigration
Policies that affect immigration law, including birthright citizenship
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Unauthorized Aliens' Access to Federal Benefits
The Landscape of unauthorized residents and public benefits
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What Congress is Doing on Birthright Citizenship
Efforts in Congress to end this constitutional problem
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Pro & Cons of a 32-Hour Workweek
Improving workers' quality of life vs. reducing US competitiveness
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Pros & Cons of the Alien Enemies Act
Combating gang members vs ignoring due process in deportations
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Pro & Cons of a 32-Hour Workweek
Improving workers' quality of life vs. reducing US competitiveness
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Pro & Con
Should Congress support an effort to repeal constitutional protections for birthright citizenship?
